Paxton, IL Crime Statistics

The Paxton Police Department serves the city of Paxton, IL in Ford County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 116 violent crimes and 181 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 139.5 per 100k residents, which is 31.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 139.5 per 100k, 14.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.